Emma Bayens
Co Creative Director
Where are my fellow swifties? Emma is a country music lover, including Taylor Swift! She enjoys being in nature and spends her time watching the sun rise and set and hanging out with her friends. Emma is a senior from Louisville with a photojournalism major and a certificate in digital advertising.
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Bailey Brush
Co Creative Director
Flip a coin to decide Bailey’s music taste: She enjoys both metal and girly pop music! She is a lover of animals and has three cats and one dog. She also spends her spare time collecting new memes to show off to everyone! Bailey is a senior graphic design major from Evansville.
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JT Steele
Advertising Manager
Who dey! JT is a big fan of football, specifically repping the Cincinnati Bengals. His favorite activities include hunting and going to the gym. JT is a senior from Taylorsville.
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Sam Oldenburg
Cherry Creative Adviser
A former balloon artist, coming to an area near you! Sam is a two-time WKU graduate who enjoys all things outdoors. Hiking, biking and kayaking are just some of the activities he has ventured into. Sam is from Owatonna, Minnesota.
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Wes Orange
Advertising Adviser
Once a Hilltopper, always a Hilltopper. Wes is not only a men’s basketball season ticket holder but also a lifelong Tops fan. When he isn’t supporting the basketball team, he loves to play golf with his daughter. He also plays the drums and shares music with his wife, who is both a guitarist and a Herald alum. Wes is from Bowling Green.
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Pandora Booth
Writing Editor
Anyone in need of a new hobby? Pandora spends her spare time crocheting and will teach anyone who asks her about it! She is currently trying to collect all of the Studio Ghibli movies on DVD, her favorite being “Howl’s Moving Castle.” She also has a cat named Kitty B. Pandora is a senior journalism major and music minor from Taylorsville.
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Nicole Johnson
Design Editor
Get ready to rock and roll with Nicole, who enjoys listening to metal music! She has two beagles she spends her time with named Genji and Kairi. She is also in the Omega Phi Alpha sorority. Nicole is a junior marketing major from Lexington.
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Rhiannon Johnston
Multimedia Editor
Hello! …oh…oh…oh. Rhiannon has traveled west and declared her favorite national park is Canyonlands National Park in Utah. She also enjoys painting with oil pastels and was a former synchronized swimmer! Rhiannon is a junior photojournalism and advertising double major from Louisville.
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Wyatt Richardson
Photo Editor
What’s tall and yellow and covered in spots? Wyatt’s favorite animal – a giraffe! He also loves meeting new people and enjoys traveling. Wyatt is a junior photojournalism major and athletic coaching minor from Convoy, Ohio.
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Emma Dock
Writing Staff
There is nothing better than that first sip of ice-cold soda. Emma is obsessed with Cherry Coke! She has amassed a large book collection that technically qualifies her bedroom to be a library. And don’t forget about her purr-fect companion — her cat, Hoss. Emma is a sophomore English major from Providence.
Izzabella Glinn
Writing Staff
Hello? Writing called and Izzabella answered. Not only is she working on writing her own book, but she also wants to go into book publishing after she graduates! Izzabella is a military brat who resided in Japan for three years. Izzabella is a freshman journalism major and creative writing minor from Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Carson Muscutt
Writing Staff
From the young age of 6, Carson has been playing the drums as if he was born with sticks in his hands. But if there is one thing that makes him stick out it’s that he still has a baby tooth that’s holding on for dear life! His birthday is also 02/02/02. Carson is a junior journalism major from Louisville.
Abby Nash
Design Staff
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Sarah Thompson
Design Staff
When she’s not immersed in the pixelated paradise of “Minecraft”, Sarah is locked and loaded in the virtual battlegrounds of “Call of Duty”. When her controller is on pause, you can bet she’s lost in the soulful melodies of her favorite artist, Lana Del Ray. Sarah is a sophomore from Elizabethtown majoring in UX design with a pre-med concentration.
Brittany Wiseman
Design Staff
Watch out for spikes from this volleyball star! Brittany enjoys playing recreational volleyball in her spare time. When she’s not on the court you can find her curled up on the couch obsessing over romantic comedies. She is also the proud owner of her cat, Marmalade. Brittany is a senior graphic design major from Taylorsville.
Kira Coleman
Photo Staff
Do you need a hype woman? Kira is cheering for you in your corner, after years of experience cheering in high school! She is a lover of music and reading, and will use either to escape into another world. Kira is a freshman photojournalism major from Franklin.
Emily Cross
Photo Staff
If there’s one thing Emily knows for sure, it’s that life is always better with a furry friend by her side, specifically her two boxers, Queen and Lola. Her love for literature is just as boundless. She is an avid reader, and her favorite book is “Hook.” In five years she wants to turn the concrete jungle known as New York City into her home! Emily is a freshman majoring in fashion merchandising from Dry Ridge.
Maddie Hall
Photo Staff
All of the best cat parents have posted their cats on social media, and Madison’s has made it onto @catsofwku on Instagram! Her favorite color is green, and she can perform some crazy ear acrobatics by moving them back and forth. Madison is a sophomore from Louisville with public relations and creative writing majors and a Spanish minor.
Shannon Moritz
Photo Staff
Out of this world — Shannon has been to space camp ten times! In high school she was the coxswain for her school’s men’s crew team for three years, and she is currently writing a book. Shannon is a freshman journalism and photojournalism double major from Washington D.C.
Savannah Philpot
Photo Staff
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Kenya Barcus
Video Staff
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Hydia Jackson
Video Staff
Anyone want to start a band? What about a book club? Hydia has both an electric and acoustic guitar and isn’t afraid to use them and is a fan of reading. In her free time, she enjoys being around her friends and family. Hydia is a junior from Lexington, Kentucky.
Madeline Powell
Video Staff
Need a shopping buddy? Lucky for you Madeline loves thrifting and all things fashion! She enjoys creating art, even simple projects such as making playlists for anyone who asks. She is also on the track/cross country team. Madeline is a junior photojournalism major and digital advertising minor from Louisville.
Alex Cissell
Advertising Staff
Where are my fellow Swifties? Alex’s favorite music artists are Taylor Swift, SZA and The Weeknd. She has studied abroad in both Argentina and Ecuador and loves thrifting and working out. Alex is a senior from Louisville.
Keelin Davis
Advertising Staff
Talk about a tried and true, Keelin only wears Adidas shoes. He has seen Jack Harlow in concert a whopping four times, and has a love for Australian shepherd dogs. Keelin is a junior marketing major and entrepreneurship minor from Mount Washington.
Kayla Heath
Advertising Staff
Grab a pillow and a blanket and it’s game over. Kayla would sleep 24/7 if she could! She just so happens to be on the clumsy side, but when she isn’t sleeping or falling over her own feet, you can catch her grubbing out to her favorite pasta dishes. Kayla is a senior from Hodgenville.
Abby Loftus
Advertising Staff
Talk about a world traveler… Abby has performed in seven different European countries and Carnegie Hall! When she isn’t spending time with her 3-legged dog, Bandit, she enjoys collecting vinyl records, books and plants. Abby is a senior from Edwardsville, Illinois.
Nick Fowler
Advertising Staff
Goal! Nick is an avid European soccer fan, especially Borussia Dortmund, but also enjoys watching basketball. He is double majoring in advertising and public relations. Nick is a junior from Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Julia Steinmetz
Advertising Staff
Push two CC’s of Epi! Julia’s favorite TV show is Grey’s Anatomy – all 18 seasons. Her favorite pastimes also include going to concerts and going to the gym! Julia is a senior from Louisville.